CarePort has released its annual report, “The Evolution of Care,” which examines the effects that the COVID-19 pandemic had on healthcare... Read More »
Internship programs provide a valuable opportunity for young people to explore potential career paths, acquire hands-on experience, and e... Read More »
Crafting Custom Dining Solutions: Discover expert tips on tailoring dining plans for senior living communities. Create a nourishing and enjoyable culinary experience today! Read More »
Staff meetings play a key role in the smooth operation of senior care facilities. When done efficiently, meetings serve as the cornerston... Read More »
Previously, we examined how staffing shortages are impacting the recruitment and staffing processes for senior care communities. We also ... Read More »
The senior care industry faces unprecedented staffing shortages, making recruiting, hiring, and staff management all the more challenging... Read More »
California Senate Bill 525 is poised to increase the minimum wage for employees working in California health care facilities from $15 to ... Read More »
Marcum LLP has released its fifth annual 3-Year Nursing Home Statistical Review. Covering 2019 through 2021, the analysis examined the ef... Read More »
Technology continues to play a key role in the senior care industry, particularly as we move into the post-pandemic period. iN2L + LifeLo... Read More »
It’s well-known that staffing shortages have created significant challenges for the senior care industry, but a new report released by th... Read More »
The American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL), collectively representing more than 14,000 nurs... Read More »
In late January, the Office of Inspector General (OIG), in the Department of Health and Human Services, released the second report in a s... Read More »
In January, Ziegler released the findings of its December 2022 survey on technology spending among senior living organizations. Ziegler h... Read More »
The senior housing industry is becoming increasingly differentiated. Businesses are moving away from more general senior housing services... Read More »
Dining opportunities play a major role in a senior care community’s success. The quality of the dining offerings can help attract potenti... Read More »
The senior living industry is undergoing tremendous changes, from the effects of COVID-19 to the increased demand for personalized, speci... Read More »
Technology plays an increasingly important role in senior care. From platforms that help monitor resident health to technology that suppo... Read More »
Staff evaluations are a key element of measuring employee performance and ensuring staff receive the support they need. But some common i... Read More »
When the COVID-19 pandemic prevented in-person hiring events from taking place, the senior care industry had to turn to online staff recr... Read More »
Talented, quality leaders are integral to any operation’s success, including that of a senior living community. Given the staffing challe... Read More »
Quality Assurance (QA) refers to the identification, assessment, correction, and monitoring of all aspects of patient care. It is designe... Read More »
Falls pose a significant risk when it comes to senior health. The CDC reports that an older adult, age 65+, suffers a fall every second i... Read More »
A new free iASC webinar on Thursday, October 27. Managing workflows, processes, and applications required to provide quality and positive healthcare experiences has become unmanageable for most providers. As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, EmpRes Healthcare, like other senior care facilities, found itself juggling new and stricter regulations, keeping staff and residents safe, and continuing to providing quality care. The result was that the organization struggled to prevent staff burnout. Sound familiar? Read More »
Staff morale can impact staff performance, retention, and the quality of care that a senior care organization can deliver to residents. B... Read More »
Lowered occupancy rates due to understaffing will cost the SNF industry billions of dollars in 2022. But facilities using contingent staf... Read More »
Part 2 of a 2-part series on common staffing mistakes to avoid at senior care facilities In part one of our series, we highlighted common... Read More »
Part 1 of a 2-part series on common staffing mistakes to avoid at senior care facilities Given the staffing challenges facing the senior ... Read More »
Placing a family member in a memory care facility can be a difficult and emotional decision. Memory care facilities play an important rol... Read More »
A new free iASC webinar on Wednesday, October 12. Technology is a necessity in senior living, but choosing the right technology for your organization's unique needs is even more important. Finding the right fit can take time and requires careful planning and evaluation. Attendees will leave this session with the tools needed to successfully select and implement senior living technology at their organizations that will result in the greatest return on their investment, and a more engaged and satisfied resident base. Read More »
Grant funding can be a valuable addition to your senior care organization budget. Grants can help you to expand or start new programs, of... Read More »
